under someone's nose
Happening or done openly and obviously, often in a way that is surprising or annoying.
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Expressions you’ll hear in Britain and Ireland — distinctly British usage first, then widespread staples.
under the carpet
To hide or ignore a problem
under the covers
secretly or secretly doing something
under the gun
Under intense pressure or stress to perform
under the hammer
Being sold at an auction
under the illusion
Believing something that is not true
under the impression
Believing something to be true, often mistakenly
under the influence
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
under the mahogany
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
under the radar
Not noticed or detected by others
under the rug
To hide or conceal a problem or issue
under the saya
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
under the sheets
engaging in sexual activity
under the sun
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
under the surface
Hidden from view, but still existing or happening
under the wire
to do something just before a deadline
under way
started or in progress
understand the assignment
Know what is expected or required in a task or situation
undress with one's eyes
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
uneasy lies the head that wears a crown
Great responsibilities bring great troubles
unicorn barf
a bright, shiny, and often overly flashy or attention-seeking thing
unicorn puke
something overly flashy or gaudy
unicorn vomit
something overly idealized or ridiculously perfect
united we bargain; divided we beg
Unity gives strength in negotiations
united we stand, divided we fall
Unity leads to strength, while division leads to weakness
unity is strength
Together, individuals can achieve more than alone
university of the streets
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
unknown quantity
A person or thing with uncertain characteristics or outcome
unmask one's batteries
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
uno ab alto
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
unring a bell
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
unsung hero
Someone who makes significant contributions without receiving recognition
until hell freezes over
Forever.
until one is blue in the face
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
until the cows come home
for a very long time
until the cows freeze over
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
until the last dog is hung
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
Until the lions have their historians, tales of the hunt shall always glorify the hunter (African Proverb)
History is often told from the perspective of the powerful
unto the ages of ages
Forever, for all eternity
unused to
not accustomed or familiar with something
up a creek without a paddle
In a difficult situation without help or resources
up a height
at a higher position or level
up a tree
in a difficult or confusing situation
up against
facing a challenge or obstacle
up against it
Facing a difficult or challenging situation
up and about
Recovering or active after an illness or injury
up and at 'em
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
up and away
Starting successfully and making rapid progress
up and coming
New and becoming increasingly popular or successful
up and down
from one end to the other
up and running
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
up for
willing to do or consider something
up for grabs
Available to anyone who wants it
up front
honest and open about something
up hill and down dale
traveling or moving through varied terrain or circumstances
up in the air
Unresolved.
up on
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
up on one's ear
completely upset or shocked
up one's own ass
completely absorbed in oneself
up one's sleeve
To have a secret plan or surprise in reserve.